Our Lake. Our Legacy.
The BRLA is committed to long-term environmental protection and service to all who use our lake and share its resources.
The BRLA is committed to long-term environmental protection and service to all who use our lake and share its resources.
Located on the Big and Lower Rideau Lakes in Eastern Ontario, the BRLA is a non-profit organization with roots back to 1911. The Association supports programs in the areas of environment, recreation, government affairs and lake safety. The BRLA is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, assisted by seasonal staff.
BRLA Members are all those who enjoy the Rideau Lakes: cottagers, boaters and local residents. We each have a stake in protecting our lake community.
Membership fees alone do not cover the costs of the programs and services run by the Big Rideau Lake Association. We encourage you to consider making a financial donation to support the programs and activities you cherish as part of your lake community - either directly or, if you would like to receive a tax donation, through the Rideau Lakes Environment Foundation (RLEF).
As we prepare for BRLA’s 2018 Day Camp on Cow Island this summer, we are looking to our members for help. Last year was one of our most successful years ever – with about 224 visits to the day camp!!
The 2018 Day Camp is scheduled to run for 5 weeks starting July 3rd from 9:00 to noon. Its open to BRLA members & their guests, ages 4 to 12.
We are happy to announce we have hired a terrific Camp Counsellor Staff Team who are eager to get started. However, to run the programme, we need an Adult Volunteer to coordinate camp:
Responsibilities:
We are asking our members to canvas your family and network of lake friends or consider volunteering yourself to be this year’s coordinator. Or let us know if you have any recommendations about whom we could approach.
Please contact us at recreation@bigrideaulakeassociation.com with your suggestions and recommendations or to volunteer yourself!
Stay Safe on the Lake
Boating season is beginning soon. Make sure your safety equipment is up to date, and you're aware of current safe boating rules and guidelines. Check our Resources page for links to information.
Check out our blog to stay current on issues and events in and around our lake community.
We have a full slate of activities planned for summer 2018, all based on our very own Cow Island!